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Caregivers Make a Difference On March 3rd – National Call In Day

Please make note of the following information from the National Family Caregivers Association March E-Newsletter

Make This the Year You Speak Up: Make a Phone Call on March 3

Family caregivers have a unique opportunity to make a difference on March 3 just by making a phone call. The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations are hosting a national call-in day on March 3 to encourage our U.S. senators to include long-term services and supports in any healthcare reform effort.

Call-In Information:

When: March 3 (Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)

Call-In Number: 800/958-5374

When you call, you will be asked which state you are calling from and you will be connected to your senators’ offices. Below is a sample script for your use.

Hello (state name and where you are calling from). I’m calling to ask the senator to help make sure long-term services and supports are part of healthcare reform. The nation lacks a comprehensive national public-private system for financing and delivering long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities and seniors. We need a national solution for this national problem. Please ensure long-term services and supports are included in upcoming hearings and legislation. Thank you.

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